Calibration Technician II

About the role

We are seeking a Calibration Technician II to join the Pharmaceutical Calibrations and Instrumentation (PCI) team. This position requires up to 75% travel and involves performing calibrations, qualifications, and preventive maintenance on a variety of instruments in pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory environments. The role focuses on maintaining a high level of trust with both internal and client personnel.

Responsibilities

• Completes calibrations, maintenance, qualifications, commissioning, and troubleshooting/repairs in a safe, timely, and accurate manner, following PCI and client specific policies and procedures.
• Works to understand client needs and requirements through effective communication and develops client relationships through excellent customer service.
• Maintains a neat and professional PCI work area and projects a professional image at all times.
• Attunes to potential new opportunities for PCI when at a client site or interacting with a client and relays this lead back to Leader/Manager.
• Completes timesheets with correct labor code charges (weekly) and assists other PCI Associates in proper coding of time and expenses.
• Responsible for proper handling and maintenance of PCI and client equipment, including testing and standards equipment.
• Learns to troubleshoot and perform repairs, but the majority of work will continue to be scheduled calibrations and maintenance events.
• Able to identify and report any safety issues at the work site, including educating peers on safety practices.

Requirements

• Two-year degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Electronics, or other related technical field, or equivalent military training and two years of applicable (Metrology, Instrumentation, Calibration) experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Quality System/Pharmaceutical experience is preferred.

Skills

• Traceability, Substitution of Standards, and Test Accuracy and Uncertainty Ratios.
• Pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical instrumentation; as well as manual and computer-based process control loops and systems; understands and applies basic concepts of calibration and requirements including accuracy testing.
• Instrument, equipment, and loop calibrations of various parameters in manufacturing, utilities, and laboratory environments.
• Ability to climb stairs; climb on equipment such as tanks. Moderate to heavy lifting.
• Electrical panel knowledge and electrical safety procedures.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Reliable, confident, eager to learn, and enjoy working with people.
• Able to make independent decisions within defined scope of work, seeks clarification and directions when needed. Must be self-driven and demonstrate ability to work with little direction.

Qualifications

• Expanded understanding of Traceability, Substitution of Standards, and Test Accuracy and Uncertainty Ratios.
• Expanded understanding of calibration concepts and requirements including accuracy testing requirements.
• Able to make independent decisions within defined scope of work, seeks clarification and directions when needed. Must be self-driven and demonstrate ability to work with little direction.
• Basic understanding and application of GMP’s and Life Science Industry regulations.
• Basic understanding and application of instrument, equipment, and loop calibrations of various parameters in manufacturing, utilities, and laboratory environments.
• Basic understanding of calibration concepts and requirements including accuracy testing requirements.